Mariners vs. Texas 4-11-13

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on April 11, 2013 11:50 PM

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Hannah Sauget, 19, left, collects her free Felix Hernandez sign and T-shirt before a game against the Texas Rangers Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Rangers beat the Mariners 4-3. The evening marked Felix Hernandez's opening game pitching at home for the 2013 season. The first 25,000 fans to arrive at Safeco Field were given discounted tickets and King Felix shirts. less

Hannah Sauget, 19, left, collects her free Felix Hernandez sign and T-shirt before a game against the Texas Rangers Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Rangers beat the Mariners 4-3. The ... more

Backed by a sea of yellow King Felix signs, Mariners pitcher Felix Hernandez, center, pitches during a game against the Texas Rangers Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Rangers beat the Mariners 4-3. The evening marked Felix Hernandez's opening game pitching at home for the 2013 season. The first 25,000 fans to arrive at Safeco Field were given discounted tickets and King Felix shirts. less

Backed by a sea of yellow King Felix signs, Mariners pitcher Felix Hernandez, center, pitches during a game against the Texas Rangers Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Rangers beat the ... more

Mariners fans stream into the stadium to collect free signs and T-shirts before a game against the Texas Rangers Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Rangers beat the Mariners 4-3. The evening marked Felix Hernandez's opening game pitching at home for the 2013 season. The first 25,000 fans to arrive at Safeco Field were given discounted tickets and King Felix shirts. less

Mariners fans stream into the stadium to collect free signs and T-shirts before a game against the Texas Rangers Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Rangers beat the Mariners 4-3. The ... more

Seattle Seahawks player Richard Sherman, right, takes pictures and signs autographs for fans before throwing out the first pitch at a Mariners game against the Texas Rangers Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Rangers beat the Mariners 4-3. The evening marked Felix Hernandez's opening game pitching at home for the 2013 season. The first 25,000 fans to arrive at Safeco Field were given discounted tickets and King Felix shirts. less

Seattle Seahawks player Richard Sherman, right, takes pictures and signs autographs for fans before throwing out the first pitch at a Mariners game against the Texas Rangers Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Safeco ... more

Crown-wearing Felix Hernandez fans enjoy a Mariners game against the Texas Rangers Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Rangers beat the Mariners 4-3. The evening marked Felix Hernandez's opening game pitching at home for the 2013 season. The first 25,000 fans to arrive at Safeco Field were given discounted tickets and King Felix shirts. less

Crown-wearing Felix Hernandez fans enjoy a Mariners game against the Texas Rangers Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Rangers beat the Mariners 4-3. The evening marked Felix Hernandez's ... more

A band plays music for passerby fans before a game against the Texas Rangers Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Rangers beat the Mariners 4-3. The evening marked Felix Hernandez's opening game pitching at home for the 2013 season. The first 25,000 fans to arrive at Safeco Field were given discounted tickets and King Felix shirts. less

A band plays music for passerby fans before a game against the Texas Rangers Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Rangers beat the Mariners 4-3. The evening marked Felix Hernandez's opening ... more

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Mariners fans stream into the stadium to collect free signs and T-shirts before a game against the Texas Rangers Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Rangers beat the Mariners 4-3. The evening marked Felix Hernandez's opening game pitching at home for the 2013 season. The first 25,000 fans to arrive at Safeco Field were given discounted tickets and King Felix shirts. less

Mariners fans stream into the stadium to collect free signs and T-shirts before a game against the Texas Rangers Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Rangers beat the Mariners 4-3. The ... more

Fans relax with cold beers before a Mariners game against the Texas Rangers Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Rangers beat the Mariners 4-3. The evening marked Felix Hernandez's opening game pitching at home for the 2013 season. The first 25,000 fans to arrive at Safeco Field were given discounted tickets and King Felix shirts. less

Fans relax with cold beers before a Mariners game against the Texas Rangers Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Rangers beat the Mariners 4-3. The evening marked Felix Hernandez's opening ... more

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Sporting colorful wigs, two girls hang out in the outfield to catch balls before a Mariners game against the Texas Rangers Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Rangers beat the Mariners 4-3. The evening marked Felix Hernandez's opening game pitching at home for the 2013 season. The first 25,000 fans to arrive at Safeco Field were given discounted tickets and King Felix shirts. less

Sporting colorful wigs, two girls hang out in the outfield to catch balls before a Mariners game against the Texas Rangers Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Rangers beat the Mariners ... more

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Mariners pitcher Felix Hernandez, left, enters his team's dugout before a game against the Texas Rangers Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Rangers beat the Mariners 4-3. The evening marked Felix Hernandez's opening game pitching at home for the 2013 season. The first 25,000 fans to arrive at Safeco Field were given discounted tickets and King Felix shirts. less

Mariners pitcher Felix Hernandez, left, enters his team's dugout before a game against the Texas Rangers Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Rangers beat the Mariners 4-3. The evening ... more

Safeco officials hand out collectible free signs and T-shirts before a Mariners game against the Texas Rangers Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Rangers beat the Mariners 4-3. The evening marked Felix Hernandez's opening game pitching at home for the 2013 season. The first 25,000 fans to arrive at Safeco Field were given discounted tickets and King Felix shirts. less

Safeco officials hand out collectible free signs and T-shirts before a Mariners game against the Texas Rangers Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Rangers beat the Mariners 4-3. The ... more

Before throwing out the first pitch, Seattle Seahawks player Richard Sherman, right, gives Mariners player Michael Morse, left, a hug at a game against the Texas Rangers Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Rangers beat the Mariners 4-3. The evening marked Felix Hernandez's opening game pitching at home for the 2013 season. The first 25,000 fans to arrive at Safeco Field were given discounted tickets and King Felix shirts. less

Before throwing out the first pitch, Seattle Seahawks player Richard Sherman, right, gives Mariners player Michael Morse, left, a hug at a game against the Texas Rangers Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Safeco ... more

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Yellow "King Felix" shirts stand out from the stands against the blue of twilight during a Mariners game against the Texas Rangers Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Rangers beat the Mariners 4-3. The evening marked Felix Hernandez's opening game pitching at home for the 2013 season. The first 25,000 fans to arrive at Safeco Field were given discounted tickets and King Felix shirts. less

Yellow "King Felix" shirts stand out from the stands against the blue of twilight during a Mariners game against the Texas Rangers Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Rangers beat the ... more

Seattle Seahawks player Richard Sherman throws out an eager first pitch at a Mariners game against the Texas Rangers Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Rangers beat the Mariners 4-3. The evening marked Felix Hernandez's opening game pitching at home for the 2013 season. The first 25,000 fans to arrive at Safeco Field were given discounted tickets and King Felix shirts. less

Seattle Seahawks player Richard Sherman throws out an eager first pitch at a Mariners game against the Texas Rangers Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Rangers beat the Mariners 4-3. The ... more

Seattle Seahawks player Richard Sherman smiles while being interviewed before throwing out the first pitch at a Mariners game against the Texas Rangers Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Rangers beat the Mariners 4-3. The evening marked Felix Hernandez's opening game pitching at home for the 2013 season. The first 25,000 fans to arrive at Safeco Field were given discounted tickets and King Felix shirts. less

Seattle Seahawks player Richard Sherman smiles while being interviewed before throwing out the first pitch at a Mariners game against the Texas Rangers Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The ... more

Hannah Sauget, 19, left, prepares to enter the stadium to celebrate her birthday at a Mariners game against the Texas Rangers Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Rangers beat the Mariners 4-3. The evening marked Felix Hernandez's opening game pitching at home for the 2013 season. The first 25,000 fans to arrive at Safeco Field were given discounted tickets and King Felix shirts. less

Hannah Sauget, 19, left, prepares to enter the stadium to celebrate her birthday at a Mariners game against the Texas Rangers Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Rangers beat the Mariners ... more

Mariners pitcher Felix Hernandez, left, kisses the first baseball in the moments before the start of a game against the Texas Rangers Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Rangers beat the Mariners 4-3. The evening marked Felix Hernandez's opening game pitching at home for the 2013 season. The first 25,000 fans to arrive at Safeco Field were given discounted tickets and King Felix shirts. less

Mariners pitcher Felix Hernandez, left, kisses the first baseball in the moments before the start of a game against the Texas Rangers Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Rangers beat the ... more

Mariners fans stream into the stadium to collect free signs and T-shirts before a game against the Texas Rangers Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Rangers beat the Mariners 4-3. The evening marked Felix Hernandez's opening game pitching at home for the 2013 season. The first 25,000 fans to arrive at Safeco Field were given discounted tickets and King Felix shirts. less

Mariners fans stream into the stadium to collect free signs and T-shirts before a game against the Texas Rangers Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Rangers beat the Mariners 4-3. The ... more

Mariners pitcher Felix Hernandez walks to the dugout before a game against the Texas Rangers Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Rangers beat the Mariners 4-3. The evening marked Felix Hernandez's opening game pitching at home for the 2013 season. The first 25,000 fans to arrive at Safeco Field were given discounted tickets and King Felix shirts. less

Mariners pitcher Felix Hernandez walks to the dugout before a game against the Texas Rangers Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Rangers beat the Mariners 4-3. The evening marked Felix ... more

Backed by a sea of yellow shirts, Mariners pitcher Felix Hernandez, center, pitches during a game against the Texas Rangers Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Rangers beat the Mariners 4-3. The evening marked Felix Hernandez's opening game pitching at home for the 2013 season. The first 25,000 fans to arrive at Safeco Field were given discounted tickets and King Felix shirts. less

Backed by a sea of yellow shirts, Mariners pitcher Felix Hernandez, center, pitches during a game against the Texas Rangers Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Rangers beat the Mariners ... more

Mariners pitcher Felix Hernandez walks to dugout before a game against the Texas Rangers Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Rangers beat the Mariners 4-3. The evening marked Felix Hernandez's opening game pitching at home for the 2013 season. The first 25,000 fans to arrive at Safeco Field were given discounted tickets and King Felix shirts. less

Mariners pitcher Felix Hernandez walks to dugout before a game against the Texas Rangers Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Rangers beat the Mariners 4-3. The evening marked Felix ... more

Michael Morse makes a break for first base following a line drive hit during a game against the Texas Rangers Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Rangers beat the Mariners 4-3. The evening marked Felix Hernandez's opening game pitching at home for the 2013 season. The first 25,000 fans to arrive at Safeco Field were given discounted tickets and King Felix shirts. less

Michael Morse makes a break for first base following a line drive hit during a game against the Texas Rangers Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Rangers beat the Mariners 4-3. The evening ... more

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Mariners players Franklin Gutierrez, right, and Kyle Seager, left, fist bump after the first run of the game by Gutierrez against the Texas Rangers Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Rangers beat the Mariners 4-3. The evening marked Felix Hernandez's opening game pitching at home for the 2013 season. The first 25,000 fans to arrive at Safeco Field were given discounted tickets and King Felix shirts. less

Mariners players Franklin Gutierrez, right, and Kyle Seager, left, fist bump after the first run of the game by Gutierrez against the Texas Rangers Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The ... more

Franklin Gutierrez, center, of the Seattle Mariners, is congratulated by his team after scoring the first run of a game against the Texas Rangers Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Rangers beat the Mariners 4-3. The evening marked Felix Hernandez's opening game pitching at home for the 2013 season. The first 25,000 fans to arrive at Safeco Field were given discounted tickets and King Felix shirts. less

Franklin Gutierrez, center, of the Seattle Mariners, is congratulated by his team after scoring the first run of a game against the Texas Rangers Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The ... more

Texas Rangers player Adrian Beltre, right, playfully gives Mariners pitcher Felix Hernandez, left, a whack to the head during a game Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Rangers beat the Mariners 4-3. The evening marked Felix Hernandez's opening game pitching at home for the 2013 season. The first 25,000 fans to arrive at Safeco Field were given discounted tickets and King Felix shirts. less

Texas Rangers player Adrian Beltre, right, playfully gives Mariners pitcher Felix Hernandez, left, a whack to the head during a game Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Rangers beat the ... more

While some fans stuck to the outfield to catch balls, one man used his mitt as a hat while walking around the stadium before a Mariners game against the Texas Rangers Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Rangers beat the Mariners 4-3. The evening marked Felix Hernandez's opening game pitching at home for the 2013 season. The first 25,000 fans to arrive at Safeco Field were given discounted tickets and King Felix shirts. less

While some fans stuck to the outfield to catch balls, one man used his mitt as a hat while walking around the stadium before a Mariners game against the Texas Rangers Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Safeco Field ... more

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Mariners pitcher Felix Hernandez throws against the Texas Rangers in the first inning of a game Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Rangers beat the Mariners 4-3. The evening marked Felix Hernandez's opening game pitching at home for the 2013 season. The first 25,000 fans to arrive at Safeco Field were given discounted tickets and King Felix shirts. less

Mariners pitcher Felix Hernandez throws against the Texas Rangers in the first inning of a game Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Rangers beat the Mariners 4-3. The evening marked Felix ... more

Raul Ibanez watches his line drive hit during a game against the Texas Rangers Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Rangers beat the Mariners 4-3. The evening marked Felix Hernandez's opening game pitching at home for the 2013 season. The first 25,000 fans to arrive at Safeco Field were given discounted tickets and King Felix shirts. less

Raul Ibanez watches his line drive hit during a game against the Texas Rangers Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Rangers beat the Mariners 4-3. The evening marked Felix Hernandez's ... more

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Texas Rangers players chat at the mound during a game against the Mariners Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Rangers beat the Mariners 4-3. The evening marked Felix Hernandez's opening game pitching at home for the 2013 season. The first 25,000 fans to arrive at Safeco Field were given discounted tickets and King Felix shirts. less

Texas Rangers players chat at the mound during a game against the Mariners Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Rangers beat the Mariners 4-3. The evening marked Felix Hernandez's opening ... more

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Thousands of fans, sporting "K" signs for King Felix - or Felix Hernandez - wave during Mariners a game against the Texas Rangers Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Rangers beat the Mariners 4-3. The evening marked Felix Hernandez's opening game pitching at home for the 2013 season. The first 25,000 fans to arrive at Safeco Field were given discounted tickets and King Felix shirts. less

Thousands of fans, sporting "K" signs for King Felix - or Felix Hernandez - wave during Mariners a game against the Texas Rangers Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Rangers beat the ... more

Backed by a sea of yellow shirts, Mariners pitcher Felix Hernandez, center, pitches during a game against the Texas Rangers Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Rangers beat the Mariners 4-3. The evening marked Felix Hernandez's opening game pitching at home for the 2013 season. The first 25,000 fans to arrive at Safeco Field were given discounted tickets and King Felix shirts. less

Backed by a sea of yellow shirts, Mariners pitcher Felix Hernandez, center, pitches during a game against the Texas Rangers Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Rangers beat the Mariners ... more

Mariners players appear to pack first base during a game against the Texas Rangers Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Rangers beat the Mariners 4-3. The evening marked Felix Hernandez's opening game pitching at home for the 2013 season. The first 25,000 fans to arrive at Safeco Field were given discounted tickets and King Felix shirts. less

Mariners players appear to pack first base during a game against the Texas Rangers Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Rangers beat the Mariners 4-3. The evening marked Felix Hernandez's ... more

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Backed by a sea of yellow shirts, Mariners pitcher Felix Hernandez, center, pitches during a game against the Texas Rangers Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Rangers beat the Mariners 4-3. The evening marked Felix Hernandez's opening game pitching at home for the 2013 season. The first 25,000 fans to arrive at Safeco Field were given discounted tickets and King Felix shirts. less

Backed by a sea of yellow shirts, Mariners pitcher Felix Hernandez, center, pitches during a game against the Texas Rangers Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Rangers beat the Mariners ... more

Texas Rangers player A.J. Pierzynski, right, chats at the mound during a game against the Mariners Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Rangers beat the Mariners 4-3. The evening marked Felix Hernandez's opening game pitching at home for the 2013 season. The first 25,000 fans to arrive at Safeco Field were given discounted tickets and King Felix shirts. less

Texas Rangers player A.J. Pierzynski, right, chats at the mound during a game against the Mariners Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Rangers beat the Mariners 4-3. The evening marked ... more

Mariners pitcher Oliver Perez, left, throws a fastball to a Texas Rangers player Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Rangers beat the Mariners 4-3. The evening marked Felix Hernandez's opening game pitching at home for the 2013 season. The first 25,000 fans to arrive at Safeco Field were given discounted tickets and King Felix shirts. less

Mariners pitcher Oliver Perez, left, throws a fastball to a Texas Rangers player Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Rangers beat the Mariners 4-3. The evening marked Felix Hernandez's ... more

Brendan Ryan looks back at his hit on his way to first base during a game against the Texas Rangers Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Rangers beat the Mariners 4-3. The evening marked Felix Hernandez's opening game pitching at home for the 2013 season. The first 25,000 fans to arrive at Safeco Field were given discounted tickets and King Felix shirts. less

Brendan Ryan looks back at his hit on his way to first base during a game against the Texas Rangers Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Rangers beat the Mariners 4-3. The evening marked ... more

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Yellow "King Felix" shirts stand out from the stands at a Mariners game against the Texas Rangers Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Rangers beat the Mariners 4-3. The evening marked Felix Hernandez's opening game pitching at home for the 2013 season. The first 25,000 fans to arrive at Safeco Field were given discounted tickets and King Felix shirts. less

Yellow "King Felix" shirts stand out from the stands at a Mariners game against the Texas Rangers Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Rangers beat the Mariners 4-3. The evening marked ... more

Kyle Seager ditches his bat on the way to first base during a game against the Texas Rangers Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Rangers beat the Mariners 4-3. The evening marked Felix Hernandez's opening game pitching at home for the 2013 season. The first 25,000 fans to arrive at Safeco Field were given discounted tickets and King Felix shirts. less

Kyle Seager ditches his bat on the way to first base during a game against the Texas Rangers Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Rangers beat the Mariners 4-3. The evening marked Felix ... more

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Texas Rangers players and officials celebrate following their 4-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The evening marked Felix Hernandez's opening game pitching at home for the 2013 season. The first 25,000 fans to arrive at Safeco Field were given discounted tickets and King Felix shirts. less

Texas Rangers players and officials celebrate following their 4-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The evening marked Felix Hernandez's opening game ... more

Kyle Seager leaves the field after a defeat of a game against the Texas Rangers Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Rangers beat the Mariners 4-3. The evening marked Felix Hernandez's opening game pitching at home for the 2013 season. The first 25,000 fans to arrive at Safeco Field were given discounted tickets and King Felix shirts. less

Kyle Seager leaves the field after a defeat of a game against the Texas Rangers Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Rangers beat the Mariners 4-3. The evening marked Felix Hernandez's ... more

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